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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming, the JBL Quantum 100 would be the better choice as they have a higher score for gaming use and boast a boom microphone, which typically offers superior communication for in-game chats compared to the integrated mic found on the Soundcore P20i. However, if you're looking for earbuds that are more portable, better for exercise, and offer longer battery life, the Soundcore P20i would be more suitable, especially with features like sweatproof certification and active noise cancelling which the JBL lacks. Additionally, the Soundcore P20i allows for app customization and wireless use, unlike the JBL Quantum 100, which are wired-only and lack an app for sound customization. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Quantum 100
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.0
6.4
The JBL Quantum 100 is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
7.3
The JBL Quantum 100 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL Quantum 100 is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The JBL Quantum 100 does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Quantum 100 has a price of $20 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
6.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the JBL Quantum 100 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.5
5.0
The JBL Quantum 100 and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.5
4.7
The Soundcore P20i and JBL Quantum 100 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.1
7.0
The JBL Quantum 100 and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video.
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How the JBL Quantum 100 and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Quantum 100 | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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Wes Davis | July 2023
"I appreciate a functional piece of tech as much as I do gear on the bleeding edge, and the JBL Quantum 100 certainly falls in the former category. The sound is reasonably good, the built-in microphone is surprisingly reliable and it has a thoughtful design for the price. It lacks the convenience of Bluetooth, sure, but sometimes it’s nice not to have to worry about the finicky nature of wireless communication and go with good old hard-wired tech."
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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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